Burna, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burna, Livingston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burna?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 80 days in the Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County — the most common reported hazard around Burna, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (69 days) and flooding (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 80 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Apr 2026 | Jan 29, 2008 · $175,000 damage |
| Flooding | 48 | Feb 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2021 | May 3, 2010 · $260,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2026 | Feb 20, 2025 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2025 | Jan 26, 2009 · $11 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $8.4 million damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burna get?
A normal year brings about 3.8 inches of snow to Burna, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Smithland L&D weather station 6.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Burna?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 26 miles west-southwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Burna | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 26 mi west-southwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 69 mi east-southeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 78 mi north-northeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Burna
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burna, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 2003, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 18 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 154 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 4, 2012.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Burna's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Burna radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burna, KY?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 26 miles west-southwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burna?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burna the lowest scan from KPAH is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Burna free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Burna, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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